Tale of the Nine Tailed
2020
Original language: Korean
- sci-fi & fantasy
- drama
- comedy
- mystery
The story
A TV producer discovers a secret supernatural world as she becomes entangled with a former deity who's spent centuries searching for his lost lover.
What it’s like
Lush, saturated Korean fantasy photography: sunlit mountain valleys, sleek Seoul apartments with cool blue-grey interiors, and a warm lantern glow whenever the mythic world surfaces, all shot in a glossy digital style with polished, cinematic framing. The score leans on sweeping strings and soft piano that swell into dramatic beats, with rapid comedic cuts in the workplace scenes. The vibe is playful and wistful, a blend of rom-com banter and old-world longing that suits a weekend binge, a comfort rewatch, or easy evening viewing with a drink in hand. Pacing is brisk and episodic, with the comedy keeping things light even as the story turns toward grief and reincarnation; the central relationship moves from prickly antagonism toward tender devotion, and a sibling rivalry adds a sharper edge to the supernatural side. Violence is present but mostly stylized, with some scenes of creature menace and dramatic peril, and a few tense horror-tinged moments rather than gore. Romance is affectionate and largely non-explicit. It suits viewers who love mythic romance, folklore reimagined for a modern city, and fantasy with a good dose of humour.
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